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Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen: What Rights Set Them Apart?

The choice between Permanent Resident and U.S. Citizen affects voting rights, deportation risk, travel freedom, and family sponsorship. Citizenship allows…

Service passport rules explained by U.S. Department of State

U.S. service passports, managed by the Special Issuance Agency, are for government employees or contractors on approved foreign assignments. Applicants…

How diplomatic immunity works under the Vienna Convention in the US

The United States grants diplomatic immunity to accredited foreign diplomats and dependents for official duties under the Vienna Convention. Immunity…

Official Passport vs. Diplomatic Passport: Key Differences in the USA

Official and Diplomatic Passports distinguish U.S. government roles abroad. Officials use maroon Official Passports; diplomats use black Diplomatic Passports, which…

Which countries offer visa-free entry to diplomatic passport holders?

Visa-free entry policies let diplomatic passport holders quickly access many countries for official purposes. Terms—including passport type and allowed stay—differ…

Damaged passport abroad? How the U.S. embassy can help you return

If your passport is damaged abroad, promptly visit a U.S. embassy or consulate with all required documents. Emergency passports are…

Emergency passport: How U.S. citizens abroad can get urgent travel help

Emergency passports help U.S. citizens abroad travel urgently if their passport is lost, stolen, or expired. Start by contacting the…

What happens when U.S. citizenship is revoked through denaturalization

Denaturalization is rare and targets naturalized U.S. citizens for fraud or lies. Citizenship and associated rights end instantly, impacting individuals…